Check your tax authority’s online refund tracker or “Where’s My Refund” tool
Log in to your tax account on the official tax website
Review your e-file confirmation or acceptance notice
Check your email or mail for notices from the tax authority
Contact the tax authority’s refund hotline
Ask your tax preparer or filing service for status updates
Verify that your return was accepted, not just submitted
Have your Social Security number, filing status, and refund amount ready
Check whether your return is still processing, approved, or issued
Wait the expected processing time before checking again